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preciosa225
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:06 pm |
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While we are on the topic (I'd bet this has been discussed before but I thought I'd sneak the question in here instead of searching for the answer in the forums  ) Is there a big difference between SWEETEX and CK High Ratio shortening? I can only get the CK brand locally. If there is a difference then I will order the SWEETEX online instead of wasting money on the CK brand only to find out it's no good.
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CarrieBear
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Joined: Nov 07, 2008
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Location: Twin Cities,Minnesota
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:59 pm |
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also interested to know. i just got my sweetex in the mail the other day so I havent even tried it yet. im excited to try it and see what its like versus the generic shortening ive been using |
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mgdqueen
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Joined: Jun 13, 2006
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Location: TN
Birthday: Dec 18
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:44 pm |
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I've discovered in the past couple of days that either Domino powdered sugar has changed their "recipe" or I got a very bad few bags from Walmart. There is so much cornstarch in it the frosting leaves a strange, almost chalky taste. I tried the powdered sugar alone and it's horrible-barely a sugar taste and mostly cornstarch. NOT HAPPY!!!  I'm wondering if anyone else has discovered this problem. |
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dl5crew
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Location: Greenville,SC
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:48 pm |
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| mgdqueen wrote: | | I've discovered in the past couple of days that either Domino powdered sugar has changed their "recipe" or I got a very bad few bags from Walmart. There is so much cornstarch in it the frosting leaves a strange, almost chalky taste. I tried the powdered sugar alone and it's horrible-barely a sugar taste and mostly cornstarch. NOT HAPPY!!! I'm wondering if anyone else has discovered this problem. |
I have noticed this, but thought it was me. I tried my local store brand and had a better taste outcome. |
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Lita829
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Location: Pennsylvania
Birthday: Aug 29
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 4:47 am |
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| indydebi wrote: | | This is a great illustration on the many conversations about "do you hand out your recipes?" My oatmeal cookie recipe is on the oatmeal box, but just because they have the recipe, doesn't mean their's will taste the same. |
Absolutely. Thats one reason why I am not threatened by sharing recipes. I agree that the quality of ingredients DOES make the recipe. |
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Tellis12
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:55 am |
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I feel dumb saying this but I figured ingredients like these were mostly the same across the board. I guess now I will have to watch, taste and be more observant of what I use in my icing to get my perfect combo down.
Can different kinds of shortening cause more bubbles in my icing? |
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flowers40
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Location: Indiana
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:38 am |
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I've never tried sweetex shortning, but I keep hearing what a difference it makes. Does anyone know any local places in Indiana where you can get sweetex, rather than ordering on line. It almost sounded like someone bought theirs from Sam's club. We have GNC and Sam's club here where I live? I'm trying to really keep my cost down. Thanks |
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Lita829
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:25 am |
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| flowers40 wrote: | | I've never tried sweetex shortning, but I keep hearing what a difference it makes. Does anyone know any local places in Indiana where you can get sweetex, rather than ordering on line. It almost sounded like someone bought theirs from Sam's club. We have GNC and Sam's club here where I live? I'm trying to really keep my cost down. Thanks |
I've heard the same thing..that Sweetex was awesome. Are there any places outside of Philadelphia, PA that sell it? I live near both a Costco and a BJ's. |
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chefjulie
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Location: Gulf Coast
Birthday: Dec 14
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:53 pm |
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I, personally, didnt like the CK brand AT ALL. |
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Deb_
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:41 pm |
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Kitagirl, I think the absence of the hi-ratio was what made the biggest taste/texture difference.
I can't use Crisco or any other regular shortening in my buttercream any longer. Once you get used to the hi-ratio there's no comparison. It's definitely worth the extra money.
I'm also a "homemade" vanilla maker......I'll have to try Ina's recipe, I wasn't aware that she had one. Can it be found on-line Theresa? |
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